Introduction
"Since Grandfather Died" is a MIDI music piece in Ballad style, played by an ensemble of 38 instruments including Acoustic Grand Piano, Acoustic Guitar (nylon), Ensemble Strings, Acoustic Bass, Violin, Soprano Sax, Lead 6 (voice), Trumpet, and Tuba.
The total duration of this midi music is 5 minutes and 10 seconds, with a total of 5,328 notes, divided into 20 tracks, the initial tempo is 88bpm, the min tempo is 44bpm.
The key signature marked in the MIDI file is F major, marked beats are 4/4、1/4、3/4.
Some MIDI events such as Modulation Wheel, Pan, Channel Volume Control are used, to enhance the quality.
Meta Text
Words and Music by Charlie Baker for General MIDI playback Song and Chorus
| Copyright: | Copyright (C) 2003 (Jan 28) by Benjamin Robert Tubb |
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| Ratings: |
Standard Midi File Properties
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Standard
GM1 -
File format
MIDI TYPE 1 -
File size
33.12 KB -
Duration
05:10 -
BPM
44 - 88 -
Tracks
10
Channels and Instruments
Used 10 channels, 19 instruments, 19 percussion instruments
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Violin
115 notes/chords，avg. pitch G#4
Program ID: 40, Track: 1time: 02:47 - 03:52
pitch: C4 - E5
Trumpet
115 notes/chords，avg. pitch G#4
Program ID: 56, Track: 1time: 01:30 - 02:35
pitch: C4 - E5
Soprano Sax
115 notes/chords，avg. pitch G#4
Program ID: 64, Track: 1time: 00:13 - 01:18
pitch: C4 - E5
Lead 6 (voice)
115 notes/chords，avg. pitch G#4
Program ID: 85, Track: 1time: 04:04 - 05:09
pitch: C4 - E5
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Violin
36 notes/chords，avg. pitch E4
Program ID: 40, Track: 2time: 03:32 - 03:52
pitch: C4 - F4
French Horn
36 notes/chords，avg. pitch E4
Program ID: 60, Track: 2time: 02:14 - 02:35
pitch: C4 - F4
Alto Sax
36 notes/chords，avg. pitch E4
Program ID: 65, Track: 2time: 00:57 - 01:18
pitch: C4 - F4
Pad 1 (new age)
36 notes/chords，avg. pitch E4
Program ID: 88, Track: 2time: 04:49 - 05:09
pitch: C4 - F4
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Viola
35 notes/chords，avg. pitch B3
Program ID: 41, Track: 3time: 03:32 - 03:52
pitch: G#3 - C4
Choir Aahs
35 notes/chords，avg. pitch B3
Program ID: 52, Track: 3time: 04:49 - 05:09
pitch: G#3 - C4
Trombone
35 notes/chords，avg. pitch B3
Program ID: 57, Track: 3time: 02:14 - 02:35
pitch: G#3 - C4
Tenor Sax
35 notes/chords，avg. pitch B3
Program ID: 66, Track: 3time: 00:57 - 01:18
pitch: G#3 - C4
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Cello
37 notes/chords，avg. pitch E3
Program ID: 42, Track: 4time: 03:32 - 03:52
pitch: A#2 - C4
Tuba
37 notes/chords，avg. pitch E3
Program ID: 58, Track: 4time: 02:14 - 02:35
pitch: A#2 - C4
Baritone Sax
37 notes/chords，avg. pitch E3
Program ID: 67, Track: 4time: 00:57 - 01:18
pitch: A#2 - C4
Pad 4 (choir)
37 notes/chords，avg. pitch E3
Program ID: 91, Track: 4time: 04:49 - 05:09
pitch: A#2 - C4
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Acoustic Grand Piano
476 notes/chords，avg. pitch F4
Program ID: 0, Track: 5time: 00:02 - 05:09
pitch: G3 - D6
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Acoustic Grand Piano
276 notes/chords，avg. pitch C3
Program ID: 0, Track: 6time: 00:03 - 05:09
pitch: A#1 - F4
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Ensemble Strings
244 notes/chords，avg. pitch D#5
Program ID: 48, Track: 7time: 00:02 - 05:09
pitch: A3 - D6
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Acoustic Guitar (nylon)
460 notes/chords，avg. pitch D4
Program ID: 24, Track: 8time: 00:03 - 05:09
pitch: F2 - D5
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Acoustic Bass
228 notes/chords，avg. pitch E2
Program ID: 32, Track: 9time: 00:03 - 05:09
pitch: F1 - C3
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percussion instruments
Acoustic Bass Drum Bass Drum 1 Acoustic Snare Electric Snare Low Floor Tom Closed Hi-Hat High Floor Tom Low Tom Open Hi-Hat Low Mid Tom High Mid Tom Crash Cymbal 1 High Tom Ride Cymbal 1 Ride Bell Tambourine Cowbell Crash Cymbal 2 Ride Cymbal 2
Tracks
20 tracks are used, 10 tracks have notes
| # | Name | Channel(s) | Instrument(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Since Grandfather Died | ||
| 1 | Soprano | 1 | ViolinTrumpetSoprano SaxLead 6 (voice) |
| 2 | Alto | 2 | ViolinFrench HornAlto SaxPad 1 (new age) |
| 3 | Tenor | 3 | ViolaChoir AahsTromboneTenor Sax |
| 4 | Bass | 4 | CelloTubaBaritone SaxPad 4 (choir) |
| 5 | Piano (hi) | 5 | Acoustic Grand Piano |
| 6 | Piano (lo) | 6 | Acoustic Grand Piano |
| 7 | (BRT) Strings | 7 | Ensemble Strings |
| 8 | (BRT) Guitar | 8 | Acoustic Guitar (nylon) |
| 9 | (BRT) Acoustic Bass | 9 | Acoustic Bass |
| 10 | (BRT) GM Drums | 10 | Acoustic Bass DrumBass Drum 1Acoustic SnareElectric SnareLow Floor TomClosed Hi-HatHigh Floor TomLow TomOpen Hi-HatLow Mid TomHigh Mid TomCrash Cymbal 1High TomRide Cymbal 1Ride BellTambourineCowbellCrash Cymbal 2Ride Cymbal 2 |
| 11 | "Since Grandfather Died" (1878) | ||
| 12 | Song and Chorus | ||
| 13 | Written and Composed | ||
| 14 | by Charlie Baker | ||
| 15 | Sequenced on 28 January 2003 | ||
| 16 | by Benjamin Robert Tubb | ||
| 17 | brtubb@writeme.com | ||
| 18 | www.pdmusic.org | ||
| 19 | for General MIDI playback |
